Sports
Polo, Veritable Tool Of National Unity, Sports Minister
Joel Ajayi
Minister of youth and Sports development, Chief Sunday Dare has said that, the Keffi Unity Polo Tournament will go a long way in creating harmony among Nigerians, irrespective of their political affiliations.
Minister who was at the closing ceremony of the tournament on Sunday in Keffi, Nasarawa state, said that his ministry has been supporting any sporting activity that promotes unity among Nigerians.
He praised the objective of the tournament, which according to him attracted several dignitaries and politicians from different political parties.
According to him, using polo as a tool to promote unity of our country is very encouraging and we pray that more people will play Polo.
”The ministry will always support every sport that engages Nigerians and promotes unity, whether it’s polo, golf, football or athletics
” The idea of hosting a national polo game came up and Wadada discussed it with us and we supported it.
”I am happy to see the dignitaries here and polo has truly been used to promote harmony, so, Wadada had done a great job.”
It was reported that at the final of the tournament, Team Malco Mines defeated Team Keffi Ponys 8-7 via penalty shootout to win the tournament’s champion trophy.
Sports
Governor’s Cup Final: NIS DG, Shaibu, Gusua, Others leads Support for tournament
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Institute of Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu and the Nigeria Football Federation president, Ibrahim Gusua has thrown their weight behind the Governor Diri Douye governor’s cup tournament.
The dou were at the finals of Governor’s Cup final between Eternal Grace Ministry FC (EGM FC) and Advance Dreams FA at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Rt Hon Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute of Sports and immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, was in attendance, lending his support to the event.
The Governor’s Cup tournament, which commenced earlier in 2025, has been a thrilling competition, featuring top teams from across the state.
As the match gets concluded, both teams gave their all, Comrade Philip Shaibu watched the game closely his experience as a sports administrator informing his analysis of the game.
The crowd is fully engaged, cheering on their favorite team with enthusiasm. Philip Shaibu’s presence is adding to the excitement, and he is being warmly received by the Governor of Bayelsa State and other sports enthusiasts, including NFF president, Mallam Ibrahim Musa Gusau, former super Eagles Coach and Technical Director Samson Siasia and Austin Egueavon.
As the tournament ends, the DG , National Institute of Sports hope that othe Governors should emulate their Bayless state counterpart in developing grassroots sports through cach them young.
Speaking shortly after the the tournament, Shaibu said look forward into partnership with state governments in producing experience and qualified coaches in different sports field.
” Yes, an happy that am here to witness this final game, we are ready to partner with all State Governors and the FCT in our task ahead. We need to measure up globally in terms of our coaches Media care . “
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